Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA · Public · Graduate degree-granting
Sonoma State University is a public institution in Rohnert Park, California, accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission. With 5,166 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $65,986 ten years after enrollment, which is 62% above the national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 59.1%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $16,705, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.95x. The average net price after financial aid is $12,885 per year. The most popular programs include Business Administration & Management, Psychology, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Sociology, and Biology.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$65,986
Graduation Rate
59.1%
Median Debt
$16,705
Average Net Price
$12,885
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.28x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.95x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
5,166
Admission Rate
93.4%
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
79.2%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$8,624
Out-of-State Tuition
$21,224
Pell Grant Rate
35.9%
Federal Loan Rate
26.8%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$8,310
Income $30K–$48K
$9,795
Income $48K–$75K
$10,741
Income $110K+
$21,195
Student Demographics
Women
66.7%
White
40.0%
Black
2.9%
Hispanic
42.4%
Asian
4.5%
Two or More Races
6.4%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
69.3%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program, Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program (Accredited)
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education — Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels, Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels (Accredited)
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation — Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs (Accredited)
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation — Music (MUS) (Accredited)
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education — Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools (Accredited)
- WASC Senior College and University Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (51)
Bachelor (33)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | $75,887 | 323 |
| Psychology | $57,335 | 289 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $59,444 | 115 |
| Sociology | $56,581 | 112 |
| Biology | $56,345 | 97 |
| Communications | $68,833 | 90 |
| Education, Other | $52,842 | 89 |
| Sports & Fitness | $67,351 | 80 |
| English Language & Literature | $59,418 | 76 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $66,892 | 57 |
| Registered Nursing | $143,886 | 54 |
| History | $56,819 | 53 |
| Computer Science | $106,181 | 50 |
| Political Science | $65,009 | 48 |
| Geography | Not reported | 42 |
| Fine Arts | $46,022 | 35 |
| Ethnic & Gender Studies | $64,116 | 34 |
| Anthropology | $62,674 | 29 |
| Mathematics | $64,913 | 28 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | $52,672 | 26 |
| Philosophy | Not reported | 25 |
| Romance Languages | $53,489 | 21 |
| Electrical Engineering | $112,757 | 20 |
| Economics | $83,668 | 19 |
| Geological Sciences | Not reported | 17 |
| Music | $65,533 | 17 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Not reported | 16 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | $69,077 | 15 |
| Biochemistry & Molecular Biology | Not reported | 15 |
| Chemistry | Not reported | 10 |
| Statistics | Not reported | 9 |
| Physics | Not reported | 6 |
| International Studies | Not reported | 4 |
Master (12)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | $127,133 | 94 |
| Registered Nursing | $144,371 | 38 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $63,781 | 36 |
| Education | $87,304 | 24 |
| Agricultural Business | Not reported | 18 |
| Biology | Not reported | 15 |
| Public Administration | Not reported | 13 |
| Romance Languages | Not reported | 8 |
| Educational Administration | Not reported | 7 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 7 |
| Historic Preservation | Not reported | 4 |
| History | Not reported | 3 |
Show 6 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | Master | 2 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor | 1 |
| Physical Sciences | Bachelor | 1 |
| Psychology | Master | 1 |
| Dance | Bachelor | 1 |
| Human Resources Management | Master | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Nursing & Health Programs
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Natural Resources Programs
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Parks & Recreation Programs
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Computer Science Programs in California
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Engineering Programs in California
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Nursing & Health Programs in California
- Highest Earning Master's Nursing & Health Programs in California
- Highest Earning Master's Business Programs in California
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Psychology Programs in California
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Mathematics Programs in California